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Burien, WA vs Detroit, MI

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Highlights
- Detroit has 13.9% less rainy days than Burien.
- Detroit has 20.4% more Sunny Days than Burien.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Detroit scores 6.8% worse than Burien
 Burien, WADetroit, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3438
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny152  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5972443
Reviews for Burien    4 Reviews

In a better time, decades ago, Burien was peaceful, fun place. It was a destination my childhood friends and I frequented on our bicycles and spent the day...all without  More

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Over 6 years ago

This town used to be nice. In the past 3 years it has become terrible. Street gangs, murders and drug dealing. Leaving as soon as I  More

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I have lived in Burien since 1972. It is currently going through a Renaissance. Having become incorporated in the early '90s, its city council has fresh and forward  More

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Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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